6 plans from 1GB to 20GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
Slashtel Pakistan eSIMs start at $2.29 for 1GB over 7 days, across 6 plans. The lowest price per GB is $1.34 on the 20GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $2.29 (1GB). It connects to Jazz, Telenor and Zong on up to 4G. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
Last checked: August 2026
You are flying to Pakistan to see family. Maybe you have not been back in a few years. The last thing you want is to land at Islamabad or Karachi airport and queue for a local SIM while your relatives wait outside. A Pakistan eSIM sorts this before you leave home.
This guide is for UK residents with Pakistani roots, and for India-origin travellers crossing the border. It covers what data you need, how much it costs, and how to set it up so it just works when you land.
The UK has a large Pakistani diaspora. Most travel is for weddings, Eid, or family emergencies. You are not sightseeing. You need data for WhatsApp calls, location sharing with relatives, and the occasional ride-hailing app. You also want to keep your UK number working for bank alerts and two-factor authentication.
If you are India-origin, you might be visiting Pakistan for the first time. You will likely keep an Indian SIM active for OTPs and use the Pakistan eSIM for data. Both can run in the same phone. That is a setup we see often.
| Plan | Data | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB / 30 days | from $2.29 | Short visits, light WhatsApp texting, maps |
| 3GB / 30 days | from $2.29 | Week-long trips, daily WhatsApp calls, some browsing |
| 5GB / 30 days | from $2.29 | Two weeks or more, video calls, streaming music |
| 10GB / 30 days | from $2.29 | Heavy use, hotspot for a laptop, streaming video |
Map out your habits. If you video-call family daily for an hour, that is roughly 500MB per day. A 5GB plan covers 10 days of that. If you mostly text and check maps, 1GB will stretch much further.
You can top up with another eSIM if you run low. The QR code arrives by email within a minute. Install it over Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Arrival airport data. Data starts on first connection at the destination. Switch off airplane mode after landing and wait a few seconds. If it does not connect, toggle mobile data off and on. You will have service before you reach the baggage carousel.
Keep your home SIM for OTPs. Your UK or Indian number stays active in the second SIM slot. Use it for bank alerts, WhatsApp verification, and any account logins. The Pakistan eSIM handles data only. No need to swap SIMs or carry a second phone.
That is it. No airport kiosks, no paperwork, no roaming charges.
Most country guides are written for generic tourists. They talk about Lahore Fort and the Karakoram Highway. That is not why you are going. You are going to see people. You need data that works the moment you land, at a price that does not punish you for staying a month.
Slashtel's Pakistan eSIM is prepaid, with no contract. Plans run from $2.29 for 30 days. If you are keeping an Indian SIM alive for OTPs, you can also top up Airtel, Jio, Vi, or BSNL through the recharge page while you are abroad.
Get your Pakistan eSIM before you pack.
Yes. A Pakistan eSIM from Slashtel costs from $2.29 for 5GB over 30 days. You avoid airport SIM queues and roaming charges from your UK provider. Data starts when you land, so you can call family, use maps and book rides immediately.
Only if it includes Pakistan in its coverage. Many UK travel eSIMs cover Europe and the US but not South Asia. Check the destination list before you buy. Slashtel's Pakistan eSIM connects to local networks as soon as you switch off airplane mode.
Yes. Install the Pakistan eSIM and keep your Indian SIM in the second slot. Use the Indian SIM for bank OTPs and WhatsApp. The Pakistan eSIM handles data. This is a common setup for India-origin travellers visiting family across the border.
You can buy another Pakistan eSIM from Slashtel at any time. The QR code arrives by email within a minute. Install it over Wi-Fi or mobile data. You do not need to remove the first eSIM. Unused data on a separate plan is not refunded.
Yes. You can share your Pakistan eSIM data with a laptop or tablet. This is useful if you are working remotely or need a reliable connection for video calls. Check your phone's hotspot settings before you travel.
A locked phone may not accept a third-party eSIM. Contact your UK provider to unlock the device before you travel. Most networks unlock phones free after the contract ends. Slashtel's guides cover compatibility for iPhone and Android.
For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Pakistan is $8.69 on Jazz, Telenor and Zong. Install it before you fly, keep your home SIM on for calls and bank texts, and top up the same eSIM if you run low.
If your phone supports eSIM, an eSIM is simpler than a local SIM card: nothing to collect at the airport, no passport registration, and your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and OTP texts. A physical SIM only makes sense for long stays where you need a local phone number.
From $2.29 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 9 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $5.39 (3GB), one month from $5.49 (3GB).
$1.34 per GB on the 20GB plan (30 days, $26.89). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.
Jazz, Telenor and Zong, with speeds up to 4G where available. The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically.
No. Slashtel eSIMs are data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. WhatsApp and other internet calls work, and your home SIM can stay on for calls and OTP texts.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Pakistan, not when you buy it, so you can buy and install it before you travel.
After payment Slashtel emails a QR code within a minute. Scan it in your phone settings while on Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID appears, the phone supports eSIM.
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are allowed on Slashtel eSIMs.
Pick a plan, pay by card. QR arrives by email within a minute.
Scan the QR on Wi-Fi at home. Takes two minutes. Keep your main SIM in.
Enable data roaming on the Slashtel line. Done, no shops, no queues.